Atty. James Carl Sinwell

Atty. James Carl Sinwell

James Carl Sinwell is a lawyer practicing administrative law, government, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Carl Sinwell at a glance

James Carl Sinwell is an Asst. Reg. Coun. based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1986). Educated at George Washington University (LL.M. Environmental, 1993) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Carl Sinwell is a lawyer practicing administrative law, government, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Carl Sinwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Carl Sinwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Carl Sinwell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Carl Sinwell

Where is James Carl Sinwell's law office located?
James Carl Sinwell's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carl Sinwell handle?
James Carl Sinwell focuses on litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Carl Sinwell practiced law?
James Carl Sinwell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Carl Sinwell go to law school?
James Carl Sinwell earned their education at (LL.M. Environmental, 1993); (B.A., 1977).
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Education

LL.M. Environmental
George Washington University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1986

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